PRP Hair Regeneration

How does PRP work?

Human blood contains mesenchymal stem cells, and autologous blood products that contain essential and specific growth factors that assist in tissue regeneration and healing. PRP therapy has shown itself to be effective as a medical treatment modality in oral surgery, neurosurgery, plastic and cosmetic surgery, sports medicine and orthopedics. It has been used extensively in these specialties for the last twenty years with generally positive outcomes and success.

In the field of hair restoration, evidence supports PRP therapy as a promising treatment option to promote hair growth. No claim can be made of its efficacy. While PRP is in the early stages of scientific research in hair restoration, PRP is not meant to replace current FDA approved therapies such as DHT blockers and Minoxidil. But it is a promising non-surgical therapeutic option for those patients with hair loss.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hair Regeneration in Milwaukee, WI:

How do you perform the procedure?

The procedure begins with a simple blood draw. Your blood is spun in a centrifuge and the PRP is separated and removed from the rest of the blood. Our centrifuge guarantees the highest concentration of platelets on the market.

First an anesthesia block is given to the nerves of the scalp so the patient does not feel any pain. Next, the highly concentrated platelet rich plasma (PRP) is injected into the scalp. The patient’s hair is then washed and you are ready to go. No sedation or medication is given during the procedure that would inhibit the ability to drive or use machinery.

Some patient’s choose to have PRP performed every three (3) to four (4) months as early data suggests regular or semiannual PRP treatments may stimulate hair growth.

What does PRP do?

PRP contains special cells called platelets, which theoretically cause growth of the hair follicles by stimulating the stem cells and other cells in the microenvironment of the hair follicle. These special platelet cells promote healing, accelerate the rate and degree of tissue healing and regeneration, respond to injury, and formation of new cellular growth. The primary purpose of using PRP in hair restoration is to stimulate inactive or newly implanted hair follicles into an active growth phase.

What results can I expect?

Individual results vary with each patient. No guarantees of success can be made but PRP preliminary studies indicate patients can respond to PRP therapy. Some hair restoration surgeons apply PRP to the scalp for those patients who are not surgical candidates every three to four months. Other protocols will use PRP before or during surgery to insure graft survivability.

PRP is a potential emerging non-surgical based therapy for natural hair follicle stimulation for thinning hair. Larger clinical studies are pending but the current medical literature contains numerous optimistic results. Although a few controlled studies exist, anecdotal and case reports are the primary sources reflecting success with PRP therapy.

PRP therapy offers the opportunity for hair growth for those patients who are not candidates for surgery or those patients wanting a more aggressive nonsurgical approach to treatment. Extensive clinical trials are not complete and medical data is not yet published to establish the absolute effectiveness of PRP therapy in hair restoration. PRP should not be considered a “cure” for hair loss and no guarantee can be made about its individual effectiveness. No claim of PRP efficacy in promoting hair growth can be made because there is no FDA approval that would allow such claims to be made.

Can I use other medical therapies concurrently?

Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it and prescribe PRP therapy as a compliment to a nonsurgical approach for those patients who are not eligible for surgery or who want to delay hair restoration surgery. As a non-surgical treatment option, we recommend PRP therapy along with Minoxidil and DHT blockers or for those patients who cannot tolerate or have side effects with these medications.

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